philippines. winds that topped 100 miles per hour uprooted trees and pounded villages across the south. local media reports dozens drowned as rainwater rushed into a valley and engulfed an emergency shelter. flash floods also swept away soldiers and villagers in a military truck. more than 40,000 people evacuated the region. south after if i africa. hundreds battled in a vineyard western province. workers blocked streets with flaming barricades. it's part of a protest to demand better pay. authorities fired rubber bullets and arrested several demonstrators. australia, a heat wave sparked brush fires across parts of the east coast near brisbane. yous fought flames as temperatures climbed to 100 degrees. some of the fires burned homes. some weather stations reported hottest november days on record. japan. it's a holiday cake you and your dog can eat together. a pastry chef is baking the treats in tokyo. his recipe use as special pet friendly flour and leaves out chocolate and alcohol. some of the ca